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Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Florida

Protect Your Rights with a Florida Sex Crimes Attorney

Sex offenders are required to register in the Florida sex offender registry
data base for the safety of families and their children in regards to
sexual predators. If you have been convicted of a sex crime, your sentence
may include having to register as a sex offender yearly for the remainder
of your life. If this is the case, each year you will be required to renew
your information for the registry to provide to the public. In the case
that you neglect to do so, you will be subject to further punishment and
penalties, all of which are fairly serious.

Musca Law has over 150 years of combined experience between our legal team.
Florida sex crimes lawyers from our firm can capably represent clients
who are navigating the registration process and need to ensure that their
rights are upheld. We will take the time to get to know you, listen to
your side of the story, and give you a voice in the courtroom.

To learn more about registering as a sex offender in Florida, call (888) 497-0216 today!

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Florida

Upon release from prison, you have a forty eight hour window of time in
which to register as a sexual offender. Failure to comply with these requirements
is punishable by law, and could result in a third degree felony conviction,
five thousand dollar fine and upwards of five years of further prison time.

Required registration information includes personal information such as
the following:

A recent photograph

Social security number

Finger prints

Current address and any other residences

Physical profile information

Repeat offenders who fail to register multiple times are subject to increased
penalties and larger fines. A sex offender who lies about their current
place of residence (i.e. claiming to reside in another state and yet still
living in the state of Florida) are subject to a ten thousand dollar fine,
a second degree felony charge and up to fifteen years further prison time.

Defenses for Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender in Florida

There is little defense for failure to register as a sexual offender. Forgetfulness
that is not product of a mental illness is an unacceptable defense in
court. However if you are arrested, subsequently charged, and required
to register, you can attempt to claim a lack of due notice for your registration.
If you immediately register after your arrest you may be able to avoid
jail time. Failing to register on more than one occasion is a crime that
is not tolerated in the state of Florida, and will be subject to further
punishment in the Court of Law.

In the case that you fail to register as a sex offender and face further
and more serious charges, we will do our best to ensure that you face
the most minimal penalty possible. With years of experience, a commitment
to excellence, and a dedication to our clients, our Florida sex crimes
attorneys can capably defend your rights and fight for the best possible
outcome on your behalf.

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